The General Accounting Office has told Congress the Air Force's depot maintenance activity lost $623 million between 1994 and 1998 even though the service raised labor costs 39 percent. The activity handles all repairs and overhauls for Air Force missiles, electronics and aircraft. In a Dec. 10 report to Rep. Herb Bateman (R-VA), chairman of the House military readiness subcommittee, GAO said the Air Force lost money due to four primary reasons: the service did not accomplish as much work...
